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April Worley
Physician office supervisor April Worley believes that the St. Francis Medical Group is a special place to work because everyone functions like family. “We all want the...
Henrietta Colbert
After 50 years of service at Our Lady of the Lake, Henrietta Colbert’s favorite part of her job is still the compassionate people and camaraderie. Colbert is a...
Geaux Hero: David Van De Car, DO, Brings the Same Care to Heart Patients as He Did for Army Soldiers
It’s said that the military gives you training that stays with you the rest of your life. For David Van De Car, DO, an interventional cardiologist with Our Lady of the...
Janie Lepine, BSN, RN, CNOR
For Janie Lepine, BSN, RN, CNOR, her 45-year career at Our Lady of the Lake extends a family legacy dating back to her mother. As a young nurse, Lepine chose Our Lady...
From Uncertainty to Triumph: A Local Family’s Journey of Hope and Healing
On a recent afternoon, Mia and Trent Boudreaux chatted about their family while their four-month-old son Ryland relaxed after a nap. Their older son, 8-year-old Tanner,...
Kathy Belt
Kathy Belt started her career at St. Francis Medical Center 45 years ago because she enjoyed helping people. Today, her passion for others remains constant as she plans...
Expert Advice for Your Breast Health
Breast health demands ongoing awareness and diligence. Sweekriti Adhikari, DO, medical oncologist hematologist with Our Lady of Lourdes J.D. Moncus Cancer Center,...
Three-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Remarkable Story
In 1994, Trudy Marlbrough faced a battle that shaped her: a diagnosis of breast cancer. Although she experienced 25 years of remission, her cancer has returned twice in...
Ellen King, RN
For Ellen King, RN, St. Dominic Hospital has been a second home. She feels blessed to have worked there for 40 years. A lot has changed at St. Dominic’s since 1983, the...
Lynn Weaver
Lynn Weaver’s job in medical records looks much different than it did in 1978, but she is invigorated by the opportunity to continuously learn and be challenged by her...
Geaux Hero: Rose Marie Fife is on a Mission After Breast and Lung Cancer Diagnoses
No one ever needed to tell Rose Marie Fife to get an annual cancer screening. Her mother died of breast cancer at 74, so she consistently includes mammograms into her...
A Little Firecracker’s Triumph: Elliana’s Journey
Being able to access exceptional healthcare close to home is important for Elliana, a 5-year-old Kindergartener in Lafayette who’s been through a lot in her young life....